Western Australia location profile
Borden WA 6338
Small wheat and sheep farming town in WA’s Great Southern, serving a close-knit rural community. Acts as a gateway to the northern side of Stirling Range National Park, offering big-sky views and outdoor pursuits.
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Why families consider Borden
Predominantly farming families and agricultural workers with a practical, community-oriented lifestyle. Quiet, low-density living with strong volunteer networks and seasonal rhythms tied to cropping and shearing.
Amenities & services
- Borden General Store & Fuel
- Borden Primary School
- Borden Community Resource Centre
- Gnowangerup District Hospital (nearby)
- Cafe/takeaway (limited)
- Borden Community Resource Centre (Borden)
- Gnowangerup Public Library (Gnowangerup)
- Ongerup Community Resource Centre (Ongerup)
Transport & connectivity
- No train services
- Limited regional coach connections via nearby Gnowangerup/Albany
- Major roads: Gnowangerup–Borden Rd, Borden–Bremer Bay Rd, access to Chester Pass Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Stirling Range National Park hiking (including Bluff Knoll access via Chester Pass Rd)
- Borden Sports Oval and Pavilion
- Tennis and netball courts
- Bowling club and community events
- Stirling Range National Park
- Borden Town Oval & Park
- Local bush reserves
Education context
Very limited in-town childcare; options via family day care and services in Gnowangerup, with broader availability in Albany.
- The University of Western Australia – Albany Centre (Albany)
- Curtin University – Bentley Campus (Perth)
- Murdoch University – Murdoch Campus (Perth)